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Chet Sharma on his debut restaurant Bibi

Having spent over a decade helping to develop menus for the UK’s most prestigious chefs, Chet Sharma has finally announced his first restaurant. The chef talks to Henry Coldstream about what to expect at Bibi, in London, and why now is the time to open a place of his own.

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Great British Menu 2021: the banquet

by Howard Middleton

22 May 2021

With each winning chef now chosen, the hard work begins! Howard Middleton lets us know how the champions of Great British Menu 2021 fared at the banquet.

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Black Flag: winemaking without limits

by Great British Chefs

28 September 2020

It can be hard to find wines that stand out from the crowd, but Virgin Wines’ Black Flag range is all about pushing boundaries, experimentation and trying things no one else has done before. Take a look at how the project came about and the very special wines created as a result.

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Tomatoes 2.0: 5 unusual ways to cook with cherry t...

Tomatoes 2.0: 5 unusual ways to cook with cherry tomatoes

by Great British Chefs

24 September 2020

We all know tomatoes are fantastic with cheese or cooked down into a sauce, but the UK’s top chefs are doing so much more with these beautiful little fruits. From unusual flavour combinations to serving tomato-based desserts, take a look at some of the more leftfield ways you can use tomatoes in your cooking.

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Beyond Manchego: 5 of Spain’s best cheeses

by Great British Chefs

17 September 2020

Spain is home to over 150 varieties of cheese, many of which are relatively unknown in the UK but just as delicious as anything you’d find in France or Italy. Take a look at just a few Spanish cheeses you should be keeping an eye out for.

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Why you should be cooking with extra virgin olive ...

Why you should be cooking with extra virgin olive oil

by Great British Chefs

25 August 2020

It’s a myth that extra virgin olive oil should only be used for finishing, drizzling and dipping – cooking with it means tastier results in the kitchen. Take a look at how it can make all the difference to your dishes, plus three summery recipes that showcase its fruity, peppery flavour.

5 of the best grouse recipes for The Glorious Twelfth

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7 glorious grouse recipes for the Glorious Twelfth

by Great British Chefs

11 August 2020

August marks the start of game season, with The Glorious Twelfth (August 12) the first day grouse can be hunted. Here’s how to make the most of this magnificent game bird if you can get your hands on one.

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10 recipes to cook in August

by Nicholas Searle-Donoso

30 July 2020

As we reach the peak of summer, refreshing berries and vibrant veg are at their best, complemented by an impressive range of meat and fish which sit right at home on a sizzling barbecue. Here's what to cook over the next thirty-one days.

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Saint Agur: blue gold from Auvergne

by Great British Chefs

24 July 2020

Matured in caves under the village of Beauzac, Saint Agur has quickly captured the hearts and minds of cheese-lovers in France and beyond. We go to the heart of Auvergne to find out what makes this blue cheese so beloved.

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6 ways to get the most out of chorizo in your cook...

6 ways to get the most out of chorizo in your cooking

by Great British Chefs

24 July 2020

We tend to slice, fry and simmer it, but the intense flavour of chorizo makes the Spanish cured sausage an ingredient ideal for experimentation. From mayonnaises and broths to incredibly indulgent crisps, here are some ways to make the most of Spain’s most beloved culinary export.

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Carnivor wines: made for meat

by Great British Chefs

02 July 2020

Carnivor wines are expertly crafted to be enjoyed with meat, but what is it about these wines that works so well with a juicy steak? We delve into the science behind the glass and take a closer look at Carnivor’s award-winning wines.

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La Tua Pasta: handmade pasta delivered to your doo...

La Tua Pasta: handmade pasta delivered to your door

by Great British Chefs

01 July 2020

Suppliers to some of the best restaurants in the UK, La Tua Pasta now sells its incredible handmade pasta dishes direct to the public, delivering nationwide. Take a look at what makes their products so special.

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Sizl spices: instant flavour in a jar

by Great British Chefs

30 June 2020

Fed up with what was on offer in the shops, Mallika Basu launched Sizl so home cooks could get access to the very best spices from around the world.

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Raymond Blanc on good chicken, flavour compounds a...

Raymond Blanc on good chicken, flavour compounds and molecular gastronomy

by Raymond Blanc

30 June 2020

The legendary chef talks about his foray into what became molecular gastronomy in the 1980s, the culinary physicist Nicholas Kurti and why he walked away from the culinary movement after bringing it to the fore.

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Introducing the Great British Chefs Club

by Great British Chefs

29 June 2020

Exclusive recipes, weekly videos, money-can't-buy prizes and foodie gifts – become a club member and get unlimited access to the chefs, dishes and guides you love.

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Growing vegetables at The Small Holding

by Will Devlin

11 June 2020

Chef Will Devlin shares an insight to the farming operation at his Kent restaurant The Small Holding, sharing three recipes that make the most of summer's glut ingredients: tomatoes, cucumbers and courgettes. Images by Food Story Media.

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Cook for Charity: the ebook that helps the NHS

by Great British Chefs

11 June 2020

Missing your favourite restaurants? Donate a minimum of £5 to Cook for Charity, support the NHS and get recipes from top chefs all at the same time.

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How to eat in a more sustainable way

by Adam Handling

02 June 2020

Chef Adam Handling shares his top tips for making small steps to a more sustainable way of shopping for and eating food, before sharing three recipes that champion some of his favourite suppliers.

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Comté: the ultimate cheese for cooking

by Great British Chefs

01 June 2020

Comté’s complex, robust flavour and wonderful melting properties make it a favourite among chefs. We take a look at exactly why this is such a beloved cooking cheese and explore all the things you can do with it.

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Comté cheese: a French treasure

by Great British Chefs

01 June 2020

Comté is one of the world's most popular cheeses, but it has an incredible heritage to match. We take a look at the little details that make this raw milk cheese such a treasure.

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8 barbecue dishes to cook this Bank Holiday weeken...

8 barbecue dishes to cook this Bank Holiday weekend

by Great British Chefs

22 May 2020

With trips to the pub, beach or friends’ houses off the cards this Bank Holiday, the best way to enjoy the weather and usher in the warmer months is with a barbecue in the back garden. Here’s what we’ll be firing up the coals for over the weekend.

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The Burnt Chef Project: tackling mental health in ...

The Burnt Chef Project: tackling mental health in hospitality

by Kris Hall

18 May 2020

Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, explains why he set up the hospitality-focused mental health non-profit business and how people can support the cause.

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Food waste ferments: 4 easy preserves from chef Ad...

Food waste ferments: 4 easy preserves from chef Adam Handling

by Adam Handling

11 May 2020

Too many tomatoes? Leftover wine? Wondering whether there's anything you can do with cauliflower leaves? Chef Adam Handling shares his four favourite ferment recipes which tackle food waste and provide jars of deliciousness in one fell swoop.

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Our 10 most popular recipes since lockdown began

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by Great British Chefs

07 May 2020

Being confined to our homes has meant a huge surge in the number of people baking, cooking and learning new culinary skills – here’s what you’ve been creating in the kitchen since social distancing became the norm.

Eggs, milk, bananas, bread: four recipes to reduce food waste

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Eggs, milk, bananas, bread: four recipes to combat...

Eggs, milk, bananas, bread: four recipes to combat food waste

by Adam Handling

05 May 2020

Chef Adam Handling hones in on the four ingredients we seem to waste more than any others in the home, sharing simple, delicious recipes that’ll save them from the bin.

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Hospitality For Heroes x Carousel: feeding frontline workers

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Hospitality For Heroes x Carousel: #FeedTheNHS

by Lucy Golding

04 May 2020

Lucy Golding joins the team of volunteers at Marylebone restaurant Carousel, prepping, cooking, packing and delivering meals for the NHS via new charity Hospitality For Heroes.

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Jeremy Chan on the theories of sauces

by Jeremy Chan

04 May 2020

The head chef of London’s Michelin-starred restaurant Ikoyi writes a love letter to sauces, exploring how they combine the imagination and creativity with more rigid scientific culinary principles.

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5 kitchen skills to master during lockdown

by Great British Chefs

30 April 2020

Finding yourself at a loose end whilst stuck indoors? Use the time to get creative in the kitchen and learn something new by getting to grips with one of these culinary arts – no flour or yeast required!

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Painting a picture: the Cantonese kitchen

by Mukta Das

29 April 2020

Mukta Das and Andrew Wong explore the three main schools of cooking found in traditional Cantonese cuisine, creating a complex and technical dish that represents each one in a single mouthful.

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Painting a picture: the skill of a dim sum chef

by Mukta Das

29 April 2020

Creating Chinese dim sum can take a lifetime to master, but the skills of the chefs producing them can sometimes go unnoticed. Mukta Das and Andrew Wong celebrate the sub-genre of Cantonese cuisine (which stretches far beyond steamed dumplings), before sharing a recipe that reflects the similarities between western pastry chefs and Chinese dim sum masters.

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Painting a picture: introducing Mukta Das and Andr...

Painting a picture: introducing Mukta Das and Andrew Wong’s series on the history and culture of Chinese cooking

by Great British Chefs

29 April 2020

China’s culinary history is one of the oldest in the world, and the huge country is home to a vast variety of ingredients, dishes and food-related stories. See how anthropologist Mukta Das and Michelin-starred chef Andrew Wong work together to bring China’s rich traditions and food cultures to life through a series of recipes.

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Pilot Light: let’s talk about mental health

by Doug Sanham

24 April 2020

As a chef for over a decade, Doug Sanham struggled with a dissociative disorder in the kitchen that drove him to blackouts and attempted suicide. Now he runs Pilot Light – a campaign committed to raising awareness and changing perceptions of mental health in hospitality.

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Tio Pepe: the world's favourite fino sherry

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Tio Pepe: a treat for your tastebuds

by Great British Chefs

20 April 2020

Learn a little bit more about Tio Pepe sherry and why it's been beloved since the 1800s.

Countertalk: taking a stand against toxic kitchen environments

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Countertalk: taking a stand for staff wellbeing

by Ravneet Gill

01 April 2020

A few years into her kitchen career, Ravneet Gill found herself on the edge of burn out thanks to toxic kitchen environments. A role at St. John brought her back from the brink, and inspired her to found Countertalk – a community that helps chefs and front-of-house find happy, healthy workplaces.

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Great British Menu 2020: Scottish heat preview

by Great British Chefs

30 March 2020

Take a look at the Scottish chefs representing the country in this year's Great British Menu competition.

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Great British Menu 2020: London and South East hea...

Great British Menu 2020: London and South East heat recap

by Howard Middleton

28 March 2020

Howard Middleton keeps us up to date with how the chefs representing the capital and the rest of the South East on Great British Menu.

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The Great British Chefs 30 Day Challenge

by Great British Chefs

24 March 2020

Getting a bit bored whilst self-isolating? Take on our thirty-day cooking challenge! You'll end up with some great new kitchen skills and a few tasty treats along the way.

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The Great British Chefs 30 Day Challenge: kids

by Great British Chefs

24 March 2020

Looking for ways to entertain the kids whilst they're off school? Our child-friendly thirty-day challenge has lots of inspiration for keeping them busy.

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Coronavirus: what are restaurants doing in respons...

Coronavirus: what are restaurants doing in response?

by Great British Chefs

23 March 2020

Pubs and restaurants nationwide have closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Keep up to date with the delivery services, food shops and meals-on-wheels schemes they're running instead.

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Great British Menu 2020: London and south-east hea...

Great British Menu 2020: London and south-east heat preview

by Great British Chefs

23 March 2020

Take a look at the chefs representing London and the south-east in the second heat of Great British Menu 2020.

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Great British Menu 2020: Central heat recap

by Howard Middleton

21 March 2020

Howard takes a look at the first regional heat in the 2020 series of Great British Menu.

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Store cupboard recipes: 15 of the best

by Great British Chefs

18 March 2020

When you just can’t make it out to the shops, a few key items in your cupboards can open the door to thrifty but delicious meals. Here are a few of our favourite store cupboard recipes to tide you over.

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How to keep Coronavirus stockpiling in check

by Victoria Glass

18 March 2020

With so many of us already in isolation, or, at least, under the cloud of its imminence, we need to find ways to make our food stretch and to keep it interesting. Victoria Glass shares her guide to shopping responsibly, thoughtfully and effectively, before sharing tips and tricks on keeping things exciting in the kitchen when you’re working with a limited larder.

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Great British Menu 2020: Central heat preview

by Great British Chefs

16 March 2020

Take a look at the chefs representing the Central region in the first heat of Great British Menu 2020.

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Painting a picture: coconuts and bird's nests

by Mukta Das

12 March 2020

Mukta Das and Andrew Wong introduce the bird's nest – an unusual Chinese ingredient that's regarded as a status symbol – before exploring the theme of Chinese desserts and how they can clash with western palates.

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Painting a picture: mock crab and aged wine

by Mukta Das

12 March 2020

'Mock' meat and fish substitutes have been an important part of Chinese cuisine for centuries. In this piece, Mukta Das and Andrew Wong shed light on the history of 'mock' crab, before sharing a recipe that showcases it alongside real crab meat, so diners can appreciate how convincing the texture can be.

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Michel Roux OBE: a lasting legacy

by Great British Chefs

12 March 2020

The inimitable, legendary chef Michel Roux passed away peacefully on 11 March at home, surrounded by family. We take a look at the unstoppable trajectory of this hugely influential chef, and how he changed French cookery – and the British food scene as a whole – forever.

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Tom Barnes: a bright future for British food

by Pete Dreyer

11 March 2020

Barrow-born Tom Barnes has emerged from under the wing of Simon Rogan into one of the most exciting chefs in the country, winning a Roux Scholarship in 2014 and next appearing on Great British Menu in 2020. Pete Dreyer talks to the chef and takes a look at his career to date.

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The Cornish Cheese Company: one dairy farmer’s jou...

The Cornish Cheese Company: one dairy farmer’s journey to becoming an award-winning cheesemaker

by Great British Chefs

04 March 2020

As the cheesemakers behind the award-winning Cornish Blue celebrate their twentieth birthday, we look at The Cornish Cheese Company’s rise to success and chat to founder Philip Stansfield.

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Announcing the chefs from BBC's Great British Menu...

Announcing the chefs from BBC's Great British Menu 2020

by Great British Chefs

04 March 2020

Find out everything you need to know about Great British Menu 2020, including which chefs are competing, what this year's theme is and how the competition differs from previous years.

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Ones to watch: Joe Fox

by Pete Dreyer

01 March 2020

After a career spent at British institutions like Launceston Place, HIX Soho and Petersham Nurseries, Joe Fox is bringing his hyper-seasonal, modern British cooking to east London at Townsend – a new restaurant in the Whitechapel Gallery.

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The complete foodie guide to Copenhagen

by Lucy Golding

26 February 2020

Lucy Golding introduces us to the four foodiest neighbourhoods of Denmark’s capital, shedding light on the best restaurants, cafés and bars to head to when you’re visiting the city.

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Why the countryside beats London for new restauran...

Why the countryside beats London for new restaurant openings

by Hugh Thomas

19 February 2020

Hugh Thomas talks to the chefs leaving the bright lights of London behind to open restaurants in the more rural parts of the UK, discovering the reasons why they’re swapping the buzz of the city for the country life.

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Batter up: 5 of our favourite waffles recipes

by Great British Chefs

18 February 2020

Take a look at our five favourite batter and topping combos and discover just how delicious homemade waffles can be.

4 ancient grains pancakes for pancake day

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4 pancake recipes that showcase ancient grains

by Great British Chefs

17 February 2020

Want to make your next stack of pancakes a little different? Rye, spelt and khorasan flours are a simple way to give your pancakes extra flavour. Take a look at these four simple recipes to learn more.

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Island flavour: 6 easy Caribbean recipes

by Keshia Sakarah

17 February 2020

Keshia Sakarah shares six sunshine-filled recipes from the islands that make up the beautiful Caribbean.

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Bathtub Gin: a gin for lovers of flavour

by Great British Chefs

14 February 2020

Since it first appeared on the scene in 2011, Bathtub Gin has consistently scooped awards around the world, confirming its place as one of the best gins for lovers of flavour everywhere. We take a closer look at what makes this British-made gin so special.

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Bubala: the home of Middle Eastern vegetarian magi...

Bubala: the home of Middle Eastern vegetarian magic

by Great British Chefs

06 February 2020

After opening in September 2019, Bubala in Spitalfields, London, has quickly become the darling of critics and food-lovers alike. Take a look at how founder Marc Summers and head chef Helen Graham made the debut restaurant such a smash hit, then try making some of the signature dishes at home.

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Grey Poupon: the mustard made for cooking

by Great British Chefs

04 February 2020

Ever since the first jar was created in 1866, Grey Poupon has been the undisputed king of mustards. Read on as we explore why Grey Poupon has always been the connoisseur’s choice, before delving into some classic mustard-flecked dishes.

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Sauce by The Langham: learn to cook with the pros

by Great British Chefs

03 February 2020

Michel Roux Jr’s brand new cookery school in The Langham Hotel in London lets you learn knife skills and essential techniques with professional chefs, including Michel himself. We jumped into a pasta class to see what the new kid on the block has to offer.

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Ones to watch: Richard Sharples

by Pete Dreyer

01 February 2020

Richard Sharples is executive chef of Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros collection of restaurants, and has helped Gary expand one of the most exciting hospitality groups in the country. We caught up with the Burnley-born chef to see what else is on the horizon.

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6 of the best Jerusalem artichoke recipes

by Great British Chefs

30 January 2020

Jerusalem artichokes are in season from October to March – plenty of time to make the most of this underrated tuber! Read on for a selection of our favourite Jerusalem artichoke recipes.

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Ingredient focus: Jerusalem artichoke

by Sally Abé

29 January 2020

A tasty (and healthier) alternative to potato, Sally Abé tells us why and how we should all be eating Jerusalem artichokes over the winter months.

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Four healthy rice recipes to fuel your week

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4 healthy rice recipes to fuel your week

by Great British Chefs

27 January 2020

Looking for some healthy, well-rounded meals to keep you going through the week? We’ve got you covered with these fantastic rice recipes.

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The complete foodie guide to Boston

by Lucy Golding

27 January 2020

Lucy Golding travels to one of the USA's most historic cities and discovers a thriving multicultural food scene amongst the jumble of old and new architecture.

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7 of the best blood orange recipes

by Great British Chefs

24 January 2020

Blood oranges are an early post-Christmas treat in the UK – here are seven recipes we always turn to to make the most of the short-but-sweet season.

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Ingredient focus: tahini

by Pete Dreyer

21 January 2020

As a result of our national hummus addiction, tahini is fast becoming an essential pantry staple in the UK – but what else can we do with it? Join us for a deep dive on tahini’s myriad uses as well as how to identify the good stuff.

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Quiz: how well do you know Chinese New Year?

by Great British Chefs

20 January 2020

Test your knowledge of the traditions, customs and dishes associated with Chinese New Year.

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The ultimate guide to dairy-free milks

by Great British Chefs

17 January 2020

What are all these dairy-free milks and how should we use them? Check out our handy guide for the lowdown on the new age world of milk alternatives.

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TASTEscape: Stockholm

by Niklas Ekstedt

14 January 2020

Beautiful Stockholm boasts one of the most exciting, progressive food scenes in the world, and plenty more besides. We joined Swedish chef Niklas Ekstedt for a tour around his home city.

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Behind the scenes at The Raby Hunt

by Great British Chefs

14 January 2020

The Raby Hunt was virtually unknown ten years ago; today, it has become a trailblazer for a resurgent culinary scene in the North East. We went behind the scenes to chat with head chef James Close.

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In Rude Health: dairy-free drinks with a differenc...

In Rude Health: dairy-free drinks with a difference

by Great British Chefs

13 January 2020

Since 2005, Rude Health has been at the forefront of the healthy, plant-based food movement, creating cereals, snacks and dairy-alternative drinks using only the very best, all-natural ingredients. We take a look at what makes the range stand out from the crowd.

Fiskebar: Copenhagen's trailblazing sustainable fish restaurant

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Fiskebar: Copenhagen's trailblazing sustainable se...

Fiskebar: Copenhagen's trailblazing sustainable seafood restaurant

by Lucy Golding

10 January 2020

Lucy Golding pays British-born chef Jamie Lee a visit at his Copenhagen restaurant to learn more about the city's evolving food scene and how he's tackling sustainability in every way he can.

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10 unmissable food festivals in 2020

by Great British Chefs

09 January 2020

As we continue to attend festivals in our droves, we check out a few food festivals that will make a big splash in 2020.

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The food and drink of Northern Ireland

by Chloë King

07 January 2020

Chloë King introduces us to the rapidly expanding food scene of Northern Ireland, talking to the chefs and food producers at the heart of it and sharing six recipes which showcase the country's traditional cuisine.

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An introduction to Burmese cuisine

by MiMi Aye

02 January 2020

MiMi Aye introduces us to the Burmese cuisine of Myanmar, sharing several recipes which showcase the unique flavours, ingredients and textures in the process.

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Map guide: the UK and Ireland's Michelin-starred r...

Map guide: the UK and Ireland's Michelin-starred restaurants for 2020

by Great British Chefs

01 January 2020

Take a look at all the Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK and Ireland for 2020 and see where they're based using our interactive map.

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Ones to watch: Kray Treadwell

by Pete Dreyer

01 January 2020

Formerly head chef at Michael O’Hare’s The Man Behind the Curtain, Kray Treadwell burst to fame on Great British Menu in 2019 with a series of impressive dishes. We caught up with him in the midst of his plans to open a new venture in Birmingham.

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